Union Pacific 202 - Orange Paint 4

Sanded the problem spots and taped it up.

Spayed some primer on it. Im hoping I don't have to totally strip it and start over. I might be able to convert any problem spots into natural wear looking spots.

Union Pacific 202 - Orange Paint 3

I taped it up for some black paint. It's not the Union Pacific paint colors, but I don't think the original orange was a Union Pacific orange paint color either. Hindsight I would have used some different tape, but that is what I had.

Got the black sprayed on. I have another Marx "Rock Island" train that looks really cool.

I did not want the Black to dry on the tape and peel the black off. I was not thinking that the tape would peel the orange off. Note; that the old orange paint came off the blue plastic shell. I should have used some different kind of tape.

I like the looks of it so far, minus the blue spots. Getting close to the real fun - Hand Painting.

I might try to sand some; rough up and blend in the edges. Spot primer then put the orange on over the places it came off.

Union Pacific 202 - Orange Paint 2

Its been over 24 hours, and the primer had dried. Sprayed some orange on it.

Its still wet, but I may need to bring the tone down some once it dries.

I can't wait to start putting some detail on this train. I will try and stay true to the Union Pacific paint.

Union Pacific 202 - Orange Paint 1

A number of years ago I bought a few o-scale orange Lionel 202 diesels. This one was pretty scratched up, with paint peeling. Im hoping to put some life into it.

Cleaning it up with some dish soap and warm water.

 This one does not have a windshield or a lens for the front light. I may have to find something to work for that. I noticed Hobby Lobby had some beads, and clear diamond cut sequins that might work.

The horn has a chip in the bell. Any ideas on repairing that. Anyone try to mold some JB Weld?

I got this spray primer at a hobby shop. It goes a long way, Ive used it on 3 other projects before this one. Use in a well ventilated area, this primer has a very strong smell when being sprayed. 

No turning back now. 

 

Drying, I will keep you posted.

This model of train is really a cool one.

Leave a comment. Im thinking I will give it some accents. Ive tried to find some others online but most people seem to be keeping them solid orange.

I really dig those new ones. The picture from the Lionel site looks like the bottom is white, but from YouTube videos Ive seen it is more Silver color. I could go with the 221 paint style, that just has some simple black lines on the bottom. 

I will have to see as I go on what I will paint it.